Not a DAG
2023-10-20
Mason diagrams (used in DAGs, SEM, VAST) vs. Bischof diagrams:
| Type | Mason/VAST (left panel) | Bischof (right panel) |
|---|---|---|
| Signals/variables displayes as … | Circles | Arrows |
| Transfer elements/computations displayed as .. | Arrows | Circles |
Both are interchangeable; we will use both styles.
Organisms have a vast range of sensors for perceiving their environment. These have been adapted to selection pressures:
Brunswik, E. (1952). The conceptual framework of psychology. (Int. Encycl. unified Sci., v. 1, no. 10.). Oxford, England: Univ. Chicago Press.
Fig. 1 from Hirschmüller et al. (2013). The dual lens model: A comprehensive framework for understanding self–other agreement of personality judgments at zero acquaintance. JPSP, 104, 335–353. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0030383
Principle:
Sensing the environment only makes sense when organisms are able to react on this information. Devices that allow to manipulate the environment (or the organism’s position within the environment) are called actors.
Formal modeling in psychology - Empirisches Praktikum, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München